1. EXPERIENCED
DESIGN PROJECT CENTER
Graphic Design Intern
August 2015–May 2016
Worked with the Grand Rapids Student
Advancement Foundation to design the annual
MindShare fundraiser event. Began by researching
the client landscape and developed three concepts
which we presented. Managed a $4,500 budget,
participated in press checks and developed
the branding for all experiential touchpoints:
environmentals, invitation package, webpage,
table numbers, name tags, and digital invites.
FSU OFFICE OF HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE
Graphic Designer
January 2015–May 2016
Worked part-time during certain semesters and
full-time during the summer and designed various
marketing and promotional materials. Touchpoints
included a promotional movie poster, RA t-shirts,
price sheets, outdoor signage, and window signs.
RIP THE VOID
Freelance Designer & Illustrator
June 2012–Present
Illustrate and design album covers and full album
layouts, logos, symbols and t-shirts for various
independent metal bands and artists.
EDUCATED
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Big Rapids, MI
August 2012–May 2016
Bachelor of Science, Graphic Design
Dean's List
Cum Laude Graduate
MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Warren, MI
August 2011–May 2012
General Education
Dean's List
3.5 GPA
INVOLVED
THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF COLLEGIATE SCHOLARS
June 2013–Present
AIGA WEST MICHIGAN
June 2013–Present
AIGA FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT GROUP
June 2013–Present
FSU CLUB TENNIS
August 2015–May 2016
VOLUNTEER EVENTS
Habitat for Humanity
Rake N' Run
Hemlock Book Sale
Adopt-a-Highway
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Recycling Center
Big Event
Pantry Food Distribution
INTERESTED
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Alisa Wolfson
Art Chantry
Annie Atkins
Asher Jay
Bob Faust
Brad Vetter
Chris Dixon
Coralie Bickford-Smith
Diana Uppman
Frank Chimero
Jean Francois Porchez
Keira Alexandra
Liz Sanders
Marlene Capotosto
Michael Lejeune
Sebastian Padilla
Trish Witkowski
VISITS
500px, CAN
Also+, CAN
Carnevale, MI
Cards of Wood, MI
Conduit Studios, MI
Critical Mass, CAN
Foremost Graphics Group, MI
French Paper, MI
Freshly Squeezed Prints, MI
Graphic Specialties, MI
John St, CAN
Jam 3, CAN
Kendall Flex Lab, MI
Museum of Contemporary Art, IL
One Method, CAN
Pageworks, MI
VSA Partners, IL
SKILLED
Typography
Layout
Branding
Experience Design
Photography
Client Communication
Research
Adobe Creative Suite
UX/UI
Responsive Web Design
Wireframing
Sitemapping
HTML5, CSS3
Project Management
Basecamp
User Personas
Design Elements & Principles
Typographic Hierarchy
Illustration
Digital Painting
Photo Manipulation
Social Media Strategy
JQuery
Public Speaking
PHP
Electric Guitar
Tennis
DAVID MELDRUM
586.438.8997
davidmeldrumdesigner.com